The Provocateurs: Your Mind's World / Molecular Matchmaking
The Provocateurs • Professional company
The Provocateurs: Your Mind's World / Molecular Matchmaking
By The Provocateurs • Professional company
Book NowAbout The Provocateurs
The Provocateurs: Your Mind's World / Molecular Matchmaking is a spoken word double-bill performed at Stand 2 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Dr Bérengère Digard from The University of Edinburgh explores how the brain crafts your inner world — creating life-like films, erasing sounds and images, blurring faces and giving flavours to sounds. Dr Tomas Deingruber, also from The University of Edinburgh, navigates thousands of molecules in search of the perfect candidate for treating chronic lung conditions, and explores how to speed that journey to patients. Part of the Edinburgh Medical School's anniversary programme. Running 60 minutes, age guidance is 14+.
Why see this show?
Two compelling researchers from The University of Edinburgh share the stage, making the science of perception and drug discovery accessible and genuinely fascinating. This is Fringe at its most enriching — ideas that stay with you long after you leave.
Wednesday 26 August 2026
All performances at 13:45
60 minutes
3 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
£12 (10)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the show?
The show runs for 60 minutes.
Where is it performed?
It is performed at Stand 2 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Is it suitable for all ages?
Age guidance is 14+. No specific content warnings are listed.
What does it cost?
Tickets are £12, with a concession price also available. See the booking link on this page for current ticket prices.
What is the show about?
It features two talks: one on how the brain creates your inner world, and one on the science of drug discovery for chronic lung conditions. Both speakers are from The University of Edinburgh.
What kind of event is it?
It is a spoken word event, performed by a professional company at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
About This Performance
The Provocateurs: Your Mind's World / Molecular Matchmaking is a spoken word performance at Stand 2 during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 60 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.
Experience the magic of live performance at Edinburgh Festival. Each show offers something unique and memorable.
Venue: Stand 2
Stand 2 is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.
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Booking Information
Ticket Prices: From £12
Age Guidance: 14+
Content Warnings: None
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Part of Edinburgh Festival 2026
Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.The Provocateurs: Your Mind's World / Molecular Matchmaking represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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